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(OLD) O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Howell Mt 2005

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$149.99

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$99.99

/ML 750

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Origin: California - Napa

Primary Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

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RobertParker

95 points Robert Parker: "The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is a beauty, with dark ruby/purple color and a big sweet nose of tobacco leaf intermixed with black currant, black cherry, new saddle leather, and white chocolate. The wine is full-bodied, powerful, with superb purity, texture, and length. It’s approachable now but promises to be better in 3-4 years, and last for at least 15 or more." (12/07)

92(+?) points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright, deep ruby. Red plum, red cherry, licorice and graphite aromas are lifted by an almost Burgundian floral character; very pure and scented. Suave on entry, then sweet and rich in the middle, conveying a sense of brooding power. Finishes with substantial broad, building tannins and a late note of licorice. Winemaker Sean Capiaux says he experimented with extended maceration but this technique resulted in wines that were too tannic. As a rule, total cuvaison time is now just 14 days." (May/June '08